Kaplan University offers over 180 degree and certificate programs all available to military, veterans, and spouses of active duty members. In addition, several programs have been developed to complement specific military occupations or programs established by the military.

Open College at Kaplan University (OC@KU) offers individualized, affordable education that integrates technology and personalized service to help learners meet their career, academic, and personal goals.

Jason Jackson

Jason Jackson, PhD

Jason Jackson is a full-time operations management professor in
Kaplan University’s School of Business, where he started as an adjunct
professor in June 2006. Prior to joining the University, Dr. Jackson was a major
in the United States Air Force, serving honorably for 15 years as an aviator
and acquisitions expert in 65 countries during both humanitarian and combat
operations. He holds Level II Certification in Project Management from Defense
Acquisition University. In 2010, Dr. Jackson was inducted as an inaugural
member of the Purdue University “40 Under 40” recognizing their top 40 alumni
under age 40. In 2006, Jason was selected as the Outstanding Representative of
the Year for the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute.

Dr. Jackson has extensive experience with certification of flight simulators,
software engineering management, project management, change management, risk
management, and strategic thinking. In 2013, Dr. Jackson developed an original
theory, the grounded theory of information overload executive coping mechanisms. His
research focuses on information overload as experienced by senior leaders.

Education:Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) in Applied Management and Decision Sciences, Walden University Master of Science in
Computer Information Systems, University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in
Mathematics, Purdue University

Kaplan University offers over 180 degree and certificate programs all available to military, veterans, and spouses of active duty members. In addition, several programs have been developed to complement specific military occupations or programs established by the military.

Open College at Kaplan University (OC@KU) offers individualized, affordable education that integrates technology and personalized service to help learners meet their career, academic, and personal goals.